2010 BMW 535 vs. 2010 BMW 550

To start off, both 2010 BMW 535 and 2010 BMW 550 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2010 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 535 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2010 BMW 550.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 535. 2010 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 550 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2010 BMW 535 2010 BMW 550
Make BMW BMW
Model 535 550
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3000 cc 4800 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 360 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 406 Nm 488 Nm
Torque RPM 1200 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2080 kg 1790 kg
Vehicle Length 4999 mm 4854 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1847 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1468 mm
Wheelbase Size 3066 mm 2888 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.4 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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